Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Which is More Needful?

In the Bible, we read about things that are needful. As I ponder our family's wonderful Easter celebration, I think of this - except this time I ask myself: Which is more needful - children needing adults, or adults needing children?

Children need adults to care for them, to provide for their needs, to answer questions, to help make sense out of life. But adults also need children - to help them discover, to remember that life is filled with songs, to learn that bumps and bruises can be as easily forgotten as they are gotten, that with a little faith and contentment in simple joys life can be alright, and that no matter what happens, tomorrow has got to be a better day.

As I grow older, I realize that there is a large gap between the perspectives of the young and the not so young, and I reflect back on the things that I learned as a young child. Some things were from the Bible - the 10 commandments, the Golden Rule, Scripture verses and concepts. Other things were learned from cereal boxes, commercials, friends, and TV shows. The song from "Mr. Rogers" came to me the other day - a rough "grown up" sort of day no less, and out of my mouth came the words: "It's just a good feeling to know you're alive..." That day I wasn't so sure... When it comes right down to it, it's just a good feeling to know He's alive!

As we approach summer, that means that the youngest in our family will be turning 17. Wow. There are no children left here. But we still need them.

So, we hang out with them. We had my cousin, her husband, and their three children (ages 1,2,3) over for Easter - and of course - had a blast!

We were reminded of the joy of discovery...

The importance of discovering everything left undiscovered... :)

The importance of a clean treasure...

The value of good companions...

We were also reminded that...

It only takes a little snuggle to warm the heart...

It is good to take time to play in the dirt...

A ride from the tractor can settle your heart and be good for the soul...

Enjoyment this good is meant for all...

Age sets no bounds on friendships...

While one stick is good, a pile of logs is exhilarating...

We all need each other!

"But Jesus called unto him, and said, Suffer the little children to come unot me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of heaver." - Luke 18:16